Schneeberg, Mountain summit in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.
The Schneeberg mountain rises to 1,051 meters, making it the highest peak in the Fichtel Mountains range of northeastern Bavaria.
During the Cold War, the summit contained military installations and a listening post, which left visible traces that remain on the mountain.
The mountain features the Backöfele observation tower, built in 1926 from oak logs, standing on a granite rock formation called Felsburg.
Visitors can reach the summit through multiple hiking trails starting from the towns of Bischofsgrün and Weißenstadt, as vehicle access is restricted.
The mountain maintains one of Germany's last capercaillie populations outside of the Alps, supported by its cold climate averaging 3.7 degrees Celsius.
Location: Bavaria
Elevation above the sea: 1,051 m
GPS coordinates: 50.05246,11.85342
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:09
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3.9 km
Ochsenkopf Transmitter
4.1 km
Nußhardt
1.5 km
Rudolfstein
2.7 km
Seilbahn Ochsenkopf-Nord
3 km
Backöfele
7 m
Stollen
3.5 km
Drei Brüder von Weißenhaid
2.3 km
Naturwaldreservat Fichtelseemoor
4 km
Weißmainfelsen
3.1 km
Haberstein
955 m
Seehügel
2.8 km
Ahornfels
2.9 km
Asenturm
3.9 km
Rudolfstein-Gipfel SE von Schönlind
2.8 km
Haberstein
968 m
Jean-Paul-Brunnen
3.2 km
Schneeberggipfel
142 m
Nußhardt
1.5 km
Goethefelsen am Ochsenkopf
3.9 km
Station 28 Ochsenkopf
3.9 km
Fichtelseemoor
3.7 km
Schneeberggebiet und Goldkronacher / Sophientaler Forst
3.8 km
Brand- und Feuerherd-Felsen NNW von Neubau
3 km
Nußhardt-Gipfel SE von Bischofsgrün
1.5 km
Haberstein am Schneeberg E von Bischofsgrün
984 m
Schneebergmassiv mit Fichtelseemoor
1.9 km
Hammergut
3.1 kmReviews
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